Every Monday in May, we're facing off margaritas from around the city and asking readers to crown the champ.
Don't fret, suburbanites: We haven't left you out of the salt-rimmed, lime-laced fun. Check out our picks for top margaritas across the suburbs -- and then create your own playlist of your favorites.
Best margaritas in the 'burbs
Our favorite suburban spots to sip on salt-rimmed 'ritas
April 24, 2008Bien Trucha
410 W. State St., GenevaThis tiny Mexican storefront spot in Geneva has gained major cred with foodies in the Fox River Valley and beyond.
Adobo Grill Lombard
500 E. Butterfield Rd., LombardThis much-loved Mexican restaurant boasts even more well-loved margaritas, amply served up in martini glasses.
Fuego Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar
17 W. Campbell St., Arlington HeightsYou'll need a dose of patience to score a table here on a weekend night, but the wait is worth it once you take a sip of one of the more than a dozen perfectly balanced margaritas. The passionfruit 'rita on the rocks wins our vote.
Sergio's Cantina
30 W. State. St., GenevaThe 'ritas here are best sipped on the raised outdoor patio, with an order of guacamole and chips.
Potter's Place
29 W. Jefferson Ave., NapervilleOn this downtown Naperville spot's patio, the 'ritas, served in plain ol' plastic cups, match the casual, backyard-party atmosphere.
That Little Mexican Cafe
1010 Church St., EvanstonAlthough it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists.
La Casa de Isaac Mexican Restaurant
431 Temple Ave., Highland ParkThe man behind the name of this budget-friendly restaurant is Isaac Nava, and he imported his own mama from Acapulco to train the kitchen staff on traditional Mexican home-cooked dishes.
Las Palmas
26228 N. Route 83, MundeleinThe most Northern outpost of the suburban chain, this location of Las Palmas boasts a sizeable patio, a mammoth bull statue in the bar and cheesy neon signs and light-up palm trees. It's a close tie here between the frozen mango margaritas and the on-the-rocks Grand Marnier-spiked traditional version.

